The F31 2012 3-series touring variant of the next generation 3-series has now been spotted for the first time! Although not much of the car's details are yet revealed, the overall shape and proportions are very attractive, much like those of the stunning F11 5-series touring.

Yeah, but what I feel my life really needs right now is a 3 series GT, something like this but taller, and slightly uglier

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I don't think I've ever been as curious about any new model as I am about the F30's styling. The E90 was a "grower", and it did grow on me - without a doubt... but with the new generation, I don't want to stand behind one for the first time and have to think.. "huh, it's a Mitsubishi Carisma..", like I did with the E90.

this thing is HUGE...its bigger than my neighbours e39 touring..bet it weight as much as it looks too.

Huge? What's your reference point? The proportions look similar to the current e91 to me. It almost looks like this test mule is using a current generation rear bumper. I agree that it will probably be bigger than the outgoing model, but only slightly so.

i really hate that bmw doesn't offer a turbo wagon in the states, & you guys are saying this wagon might not even come here in the NA option...fail...right now i'm looking for a wagon project, so i'm forced to shop audi..not that it's a bad choice, the avant a4 is beautiful but i'd love to stick with bmw if they offered me a 300hp wagon!

i really hate that bmw doesn't offer a turbo wagon in the states, & you guys are saying this wagon might not even come here in the NA option...fail...right now i'm looking for a wagon project, so i'm forced to shop audi..not that it's a bad choice, the avant a4 is beautiful but i'd love to stick with bmw if they offered me a 300hp wagon!